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Digital Citizenship and Safety

5 dot points across 5 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

What are copyright and plagiarism, and how do I use other people's work online responsibly?

Explain copyright and plagiarism, use licensed or permitted content, credit sources correctly, and avoid copying work without permission
A practical answer to the N-Level Computer Applications outcome on copyright: what copyright and plagiarism are, using licensed or free content, crediting sources, and avoiding copying work without permission.
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What is my digital footprint, why does it last, and how do I behave well toward others online?

Explain what a digital footprint is and why it is lasting, manage your online reputation, and apply good netiquette when communicating online
A practical answer to the N-Level Computer Applications outcome on digital footprint and netiquette: what a footprint is, why it lasts, managing your online reputation, and communicating respectfully online.
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How do I create strong passwords and protect my accounts from being broken into?

Create strong, unique passwords, keep them safe, and use extra protections such as two-factor authentication to secure accounts
A practical answer to the N-Level Computer Applications outcome on account security: what makes a password strong, why each account needs its own, keeping passwords safe, and using two-factor authentication.
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How do I recognise online scams and malware, and what should I do to protect my devices and data?

Recognise common online scams such as phishing, identify and prevent malware, and take protective steps such as updates, antivirus and backups
A practical answer to the N-Level Computer Applications outcome on scams and malware: spotting phishing, the main types of malware, and protecting devices with updates, antivirus, caution and backups.
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How do I stay safe online, protect my personal information and behave responsibly toward others?

Describe safe and responsible online behaviour, protect personal information and privacy, and respond appropriately to risks such as oversharing and cyberbullying
A practical answer to the N-Level Computer Applications outcome on staying safe online: protecting personal information and privacy, behaving responsibly, and responding to risks such as oversharing and cyberbullying.
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